Previous School — Played football for two seasons under coach Martin Moss at San Diego Mesa College ... Named all-conference as a sophomore ... Made 50 catches for a total of 700 yards with eight touchdowns in 2005.

High School — Two-year varsity letterwinner at Madison High School for coach Steve Miner ... Named All-Harbor League as a wide receiver ... Was also named all-conference as a senior in basketball ... Named most improved ... As a senior, made 26 catches for over 500 yards and eight touchdowns ... Posted 40 tackles, with four interceptions and a 50 yard interception return for a touchdown on defense.

Personal — Born Verlain Betafe on September 9, 1985 to Joseph Batafe and Cathy Bondoko in San Diego, Calif. ... Majoring in Education .